… Aechmea 'Frappuccino' is a colorful bromeliad grown for both its foliage and spikes of red flowers that are tipped with yellow. The dark green … rhizomes, tubers, corms, or bulbs (including offsets). Drought-tolerant, it is well suited for xeriscaping. With average water needs, it should be watered regularly but not overwatered. …
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… needles curve upward and are a startling shade of pale blue-gray. It makes a fine specimen for a lawn. This slow-growing cultivar originated as a chance seedling found in France in 1929. … than any other fir and is more resistant to heat and drought. It is one of the best firs for the Midwest. …
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… to not require staking, the dwarfed height and sturdy stems make this a low-maintenance dahlia for the landscape. The leaf edges are filigreed for ornamental interest throughout the growing season. As with other dahlia, full sun and …
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… are covered in small, golden yellow flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in …
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… Even before it blooms, ‘Phaison’ stands out for the elaborate coloration of its foliage. The new leaves unfurl from wine-red canes in … hard to believe all this comes from a species, Canna indica , that was once grown primarily for its rhizome roots, a food source in the ancient civilizations of Central and South America. …
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… bloomer, and the combination of the heavily frosted green leaves and the rose pink flowers for up to a two month bloom period, make it a showy addition to any planting. Suitable for containers, borders, or planted as a groundcover in semi-shade. It creates a leafy mound 8 …
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… sun and well-drained soil, and provide room in a container, hanging basket, or the landscape for it to spread up to 3 feet. It's a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds searching for a reliable source of nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. …
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… very large pyramidal tree with stiff, dark needles and graceful pendulous branches is good for large yards and open spaces. A classic evergreen tree for large spaces as either a specimen or as part of a screen. …
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… that commands attention with an abundant display of large slightly fragrant flowers that lasts for about six weeks. Semi-double hot pink flowers grow in clusters of three. It makes a great background plant, but isn't common in trade since many homeowners opt for more compact rose varieties. This cultivar was introduced in 1979 by Louis Stoddard. We …
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… Swamp rose ( Rosa palustris ) is one of many water-loving, water-absorbing plants selected for the Rainwater Glen. An Illinois native plant, it grows in marshes in northern Illinois, in … summer. Swamp rose is used in home landscapes with full sun and moist, acidic soil, and room for colonies to form. …
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